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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.86, 3,571.08 and 919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.86, 3,571.08 and 919.62 is: 1,379.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.86 : 3,571.08 = 919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.86/3,571.08 = 919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.86x = 3,571.08 × 919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.86x = 3,284,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,036.59/2,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.35

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